Lucy suffers from alcoholism and wants to quit drinking. She goes to a therapist who charts out a schedule for her in which he specifies the reinforcements that Lucy will receive after going without a drink for a specific amount of time. This method is

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The therapist using positive reinforcement to encourage Lucy to change her behavior through a contingency management technique. Neuromodulation and electroconvulsive therapy are not appropriate methods for treating alcoholism, and classical conditioning typically involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a reflexive or innate response.

Lucy Suffers from Alcoholism and Wants to Quit Drinking